Biarra Valley Victory tops the CQ Select Simmental sale at $40,000 amid a full clearance
Summary
The CQ Select Simmental Bull Sale at CQLX Gracemere on Friday, September 4 delivered a standout result, headlined by Biarra Valley Victory topping the sale at $40,000. Offered across five vendors - Biarra Valley, Clay Gully, Kendall Park, Springfield and Jamac - the catalogue of 62 bulls saw 61 sell under the hammer for a 98 per cent clearance, before the final bull sold afterwards to complete a full clearance. The sale averaged $13,819 and grossed $843,000, a marked lift on the previous year, when 82 of 90 bulls sold for a 91 per cent clearance, an average of $8854 and a gross of $726,000. The averages rose by about $5000 year on year. The 24-month-old, homozygous polled sale-topper tipped the scales at 910 kilograms and posted the highest eye muscle area of the sale at 147 square centimetres, along with P8 and rib fat of 8 and 6 millimetres, an intramuscular fat figure of 6.2 per cent and a scrotal circumference of 41 centimetres. A single volume buyer dominated the bulk purchases, securing 18 bulls for a gross of $254,000 at an average of $14,111 for use in a mixed commercial herd of Brahman, Charolais and Simmental cows. Vendor averages ranged from $14,933 down to $12,000, with the leading vendor clearing all 30 bulls offered. The strong outcome was attributed to a buoyant cattle market, a quality yarding and a positive outlook for the beef industry, alongside growing interest in hardy, versatile European breeds suited to tough, tick-prone coastal and inland country.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price (Biarra Valley Victory) | $40,000 |
| Bulls offered | 62 (from 5 vendors) |
|
Clearance and average |
98% under hammer, 100% after; avg $13,819 |
| Sale gross | $843,000 |
| Top bull weight and eye muscle area | 910kg / 147 sq cm |
| Top bull IMF and scrotal circumference | 6.2% / 41cm |
| Previous year average, top and gross | $8854 / $32,000 / $726,000 |
| Volume buyer | 18 bulls, avg $14,111, gross $254,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 CQ Select Simmental Bull Sale?
The sale was topped at $40,000 by a Biarra Valley bull. It was the highest price of a sale offering 62 bulls from five vendors at CQLX Gracemere.
What was the clearance rate and average?
61 of the 62 bulls sold under the hammer for a 98 per cent clearance, and the final bull sold afterwards to complete a full clearance. The sale averaged $13,819 and grossed $843,000.
How did the 2026 sale compare with the previous year?
In 2025, 82 of 90 bulls sold for a 91 per cent clearance, an average of $8854 and a gross of $726,000. The 2026 average rose by about $5000 year on year.
What were the physical and carcase figures of the top bull?
The 24-month-old homozygous polled bull weighed 910 kilograms and recorded the sale's highest eye muscle area at 147 square centimetres. It also showed P8 and rib fat of 8 and 6 millimetres, intramuscular fat of 6.2 per cent and a scrotal circumference of 41 centimetres.
Who bought the most bulls?
A single volume buyer secured 18 bulls for a gross of $254,000 at an average of $14,111. They were destined for a mixed commercial herd of Brahman, Charolais and Simmental cows.
How did the individual vendors perform?
Vendor averages ranged from $14,933 down to $12,000, and the leading vendor cleared all 30 bulls it offered. Every vendor achieved a full clearance of its draft.
Why is demand for Simmental cattle strong?
Demand was linked to a buoyant cattle market, firm feeder prices and a positive beef industry outlook. Simmentals were also valued as hardy, versatile cattle well suited to tough coastal and inland country.
